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On Being a Thinking Christian | Westminster Catechism Conclusion

December 22, 2022

The Shorter Westminster Catechism is one of the best summaries of the Reformed faith ever written for its clarity and depth. Today, the Pastors offer some concluding thoughts about its significance for contemporary Christians who seek to think deeply about their faith. You can also download a PDF

Relearning to Pray | Westminster Catechism | Q 98-107

December 15, 2022

Too many Christians don't pray because they feel like they don't know how. When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, he taught them. Today, join the Pastors as they explore the Lord's Prayer through the lens of the Westminster Catechism. Together, we will find the prayer means so much more than we

Rediscovering Sacraments as Sacred Moments | Westminster Catechism | Q 91-97

December 8, 2022

You might know that Baptism and the Lord's Supper are the two sacraments in the Reformed tradition. But do you know how essential they are to the Christian life and how the Reformers believed that they were a sacred moment when we encountered the presence of the living God? Join the Pastors for a

Repentance & Salvation in the Reformed Faith | Westminster Catechism | Q 82-90

December 1, 2022

Standing before a sovereign and holy God fully aware of our deepest sinfulness, the Reformers find hope in the power of repentance and the grace that comes through salvation. This creates a solid foundation for the human life before God and a life changing invitation to be part of God's plan to make

How to Love Your Neighbor (God’s Way) | Westminster Catechism | Q 63-81

November 17, 2022

The “second table” of the Ten Commandments is designed to provide a boundary and a guide to flourishing communities. While we are called to love God in the first commandments, in these commandments we are called to love our neighbor. Join the Pastors as they explore how the Reformed tradition has

The Commandments Start with God | Westminster Catechism | Q 45-62

November 10, 2022

The Ten Commandments begin with our relationship with God and ultimately end with our relationships with others. Today's conversation explores what we can learn about what God expects for his followers and what implications that has for our Christian discipleship. Turns out, the framers of the

Relearning the 10 Commandments | Westminster Catechism | Q 37-44

November 3, 2022

The 10 Commandments may be one of the most substantial teachings of the Old Testament, attested to by every major Christian movement of all time, and yet most of us don't understand why they exist. Join the Pastors as they continue their study of the Westminster Catechism and explore what makes

Three Ways Jesus Saves Us | Westminster Catechism | Q 29-36

October 27, 2022

Jesus saves. This is the core message of the Christian Gospel. Today, join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what the Westminster Catechism has to teach us about salvation and the three unique ways that Jesus makes salvation available to all who believe. Buy It Here You can also

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